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Which Generation 1 Pokemon Starter Is Your Spirit Animal?

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

You might think that spirit animals only relate to animals like wolves, birds, fish and dogs, but we've got a special surprise for you. You've got another type of spirit animal that's been watching over you all this time, and this cute and adorable creature is actually a Generation 1 starter Pokémon from the classic Pokémon games. So grab your Pokéballs and Pokédex, because we're about to traverse through the cities of the Kanto region!

You might remember some powerful Pokémon like Gyarados, Charizard and Gengar, but do you recall some of the more legendary Pokémon from the Generation 1 games? This trio of rare birds includes Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno, and each of them resembled the elements of fire, electricity and ice, respectively. And if you really want to catch one of the most rare Pokémon of all, get your Master Ball ready, because Mewtwo is one of the most powerful creatures that was ever introduced. But if you're not into hunting down rare types of Pokémon, you can always be friends with some of the more common types like Weedle, Caterpie or a Pidgey. After all, if you want to take down the Elite Four in the Pokémon League, you're going to need some well-trained Pokémon to earn those eight gym badges! Tell us more about your Pokémon and personality preferences so we can match you to a Generation 1 starter Pokémon!

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Which of these elements would you want to wield the power of?

Fire

Water

Earth

Electricity

When you feel angry in life, how do you channel your rage?

I morph into a dragon.

I show it in a passive-aggressive manner.

I remain calm and collected.

I feel upset, but I try to contain my rage.

If you were a bird, would you want to fly throughout the world or live as someone's house pet?

I'd want to fly wherever I want.

Can I be a house pet who still flies freely?

It depends on how big my wings are.

I'm OK with being someone's house pet.

Which of these Generation 1 Pokémon trainers would you want to be friends with?

Gary

Misty

Brock

Ash Ketchum

If you had the ability to talk to a Pokémon, what would you say to it?

"Let's train together."

"Where is the nearest gym leader?"

"Would you like to be my friend?"

"I love you."

Would our world be a better place with Pokémon roaming around in it?

No, not at all

Maybe, but I'm not sure.

It would definitely be more interesting.

Absolutely

Do you choose certain types of Pokémon based on their cute appearance or by their toughness?

By their toughness

Both

I prefer rare Pokémon.

By their cuteness

Let's say that you have been transformed into a Pokémon. Would you sleep in a forest or burrow underground for warmth?

I would burrow underground.

I would actually sleep underwater.

I would sleep in a forest.

I would find a Pokémon trainer to cuddle with.

Which of these Generation 1 Pokémon moves would you like to acquire as a superpower?

Flamethrower

Bubble Beam

Earthquake

Thunderbolt

As a Pokémon, you now have to live off of certain types of Pokémon food. Which of these would you want to snack on?

Pokéblock

Poffins

Poké Beans

Berries

During an argument with someone, is it better to be on the defensive side or the offensive side?

Offensive side

It depends on the argument.

Defensive side

I prefer to play a neutral role.

Imagine yourself 5 years from now. Are you more successful or are you still the same person?

I'm more successful.

I've taken a few steps backward.

I'm still the same person.

I'm not successful, but I've made progress.

If you saw an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere, would you have the courage to walk inside it?

Most likely

It depends on who is coming with me.

Absolutely not

It depends on how scary it looks.

Let's say that you've landed a role in an action movie. Would you be the hero, the sidekick or the villain?

Villain

Sidekick

Someone less important

Hero

Imagine your life as a line on a graph. What does it look like?

It's an exponential line.

The graph shows two hyperbolas.

The graph shows a quadratic curve.

It's a linear line.

You are about to do battle as a Pokémon! Which of these stats would be your most powerful?

Special Attack

Evasion

Accuracy

Speed

Which of these Generation 1 Elite Four members would you want to take the place of?

Lance

Lorelei

Bruno

Agatha

When choosing various Pokémon for your collection, do you prefer a mixed variety or all of the same type?

I prefer all of the same types of Pokémon.

I like some of the same types of Pokémon, as well as a mixed variety.

I like a mixed variety.

I just need a few Pokémon to be happy.

Choose one of these baby Pokémon to raise as your new best friend.

Igglybuff

Togepi

Clefa

Pichu

Would you rather have the ability to see clearly in the dark or see more vivid colors during the day?

I'd rather see clearly in the dark.

I'd like to see more vivid colors during the day.

I don't need either of these things to feel happiness.

I want both of these abilities.

What type of light is currently illuminating your path of life?

Very bright light

Dim light

Moonlight

Sunlight

What would you do if you found a very expensive watch on the ground?

I would sell it for money.

I would keep it as my own.

I would give it to a police station.

I would find the owner myself.

If you were a cat with nine lives, how many lives have you lost so far in your life?

5 lives or more

3 lives

No lives

Just one life

Are you a better learner when you teach yourself new things or when you learn from someone else?

I'm definitely better with teaching myself.

I don't really like to learn new things.

I prefer to learn things from a teacher or a mentor.

It depends on the subject.

Who do you turn to for guidance when you're feeling a little bit lost in life?

Nobody

My family

Something spiritual

My best friend

You come across a fortune teller who gives you the option of knowing when you'll die. Do you want to know?

Yes, I'm eager to find out.

How credible is this fortune teller?

Nope, let's keep this information a secret from me.

I'm not sure.

Do you think that it's a sign of weakness to ask someone for help?

Yes, very much so

A little bit

Not at all

It depends on who you're asking.

Would you want to become one with the Earth, the sea or the sky after you die?

I prefer to become one with the dark matter in space.

The sea

The Earth

The sky

If life had a rulebook to it, what would be rule #1?

Live your life for your own happiness.

Don't be afraid of failure.

Treat others with kindness.

Meet as many people as you can.

Which of these locations would provide you with the most clarity about life?

The top of a mountain

A tropical island

A Zen garden

My home

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